EP71: Nationwide Bink-A-Thon 2024: Stories from the Front Lines

All Volunteer, All Heart from Binky Patrol

In this first episode of our special two-part series, we're taking you inside our nationwide Bink-A-Thon debrief meeting, where chapter coordinators share their heartwarming stories from this year's MrBallen Foundation event. From Meridian, Idaho to Connecticut, from Southern California to Virginia, our volunteers united in their mission to create comfort one blanket at a time.

Join Susan Finch and chapter leaders, including Kathy Taylor from Irvine/Orange County, whose partnership with Girl Scouts doubled their volunteer turnout; Jeanne Malgioglio from Connecticut, whose team completed 145 blankets for Al's Angels and the Center for Family Justice; Director Terrie Madruga, who launched a new chapter in Meridian, ID with patriotic scarves for veterans; and Caitlin Peterson-Woolard from Woodbridge/Lexington, whose Girl Scout volunteers showed incredible enthusiasm, completing 15 blankets in just 30 minutes plus the 150 made the by the rest of the group. These stories showcase the power of community service and the impact of dedicated volunteers nationwide.

Learn more about Bink-A-Thons here.

Connect with the chapters featured in this episode here:

Jeanne Malgioglio - Monroe/Trumbull, CT

Caitlin Peterson - Lexington, VA

Terrie Madruga - Meridian, ID

Kathy Taylor - Irvine, CA

Susan Finch - Beaverton, OR

Thank you to the MrBallen Foundation for sponsoring this event!